Euro-Pro EP470 Iron User Manual
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1. Corporation 4400 BOIS FRANC ST LAURENT QUE H4S 1A7 PUIG ING Bc Su CAL E E EA I E caren eee manera aa E ABESSE e M LE DATE OF PURCHASE oa MODEL Model EP470 SERIAL NO sss NAME AND ADDRESS OF STORE cenae E oleate buds aus ess terr EAEN met duisi eu ad TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS amp SOLUTIONS lron does not heat Thermostat ready light goes On and Off Some odor or small particles come out of steam vents of new iron Iron does not steam Water droplets coming from steam vents Printed in China When using your iron basic safety precautions should always be followed e Iron should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical including the following outlet only 4 Make sure that the plug is securely in the socket Temperature setting too low This is normal The light goes On and Off as the thermostat is switching the heating element On and Off to A maintain the selected temperature e This is normal Follow instructions for first use and allow iron to steam 9 through 2 3 fillings amp press the steam burst button occasionally to eliminate small white particles Water tank may be empty or water level is very low Add water Make sure that the temperature control dial and 7 the variable steam control are correctly set For maximum steam setting Max on steam control temperature control dial should be set on eee e Adjustable steam control is set on 0 Always allow2. ejected from the holes in the soleplate The impurities and scale are washed away with it 7 Move the iron back and forth as this happens 8 Slide the variable steam control lever to the No steam position position after one minute or when the water tank is empty 9 Stand the iron in the upright position to cool down before storing Figure 9 STORAGE 1 Always turn the variable steam control to No steam position after you have emptied the water tank 2 Allow the iron to cool down 3 Always store the iron in the upright position to protect the soleplate 4 From time to time clean the exterior of the iron with a damp cloth and wipe dry 5 If you use spray starch wipe the soleplate occasionally with a soft damp cloth to prevent the build up of deposits 6 Ifthe iron has not been used for a few weeks hold the iron horizontally and allow to steam for 2 minutes before ironing ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1 Do not rest iron on soleplate 2 Never use or rest iron on an unstable surface 3 While the iron is hot never set iron on an unprotected surface even if it is on its heel rest 4 WARNING TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK OR OTHER INJURY before filling the iron with water make sure that the plug is removed from the outlet 5 CAUTION Never fill the iron with fabric conditioner starches or any other solution as these will damage the steam mechanism Do not use contamin
3. the iron to reach the selected temperature with the adjustable steam control setting at 0 Make sure the temperature control dial is set in the correct steam area e g and the steam control is not on 0 For more steam turn temperature dial to higher setting e g and the steam control to Max e f temperature setting and steam control setting are correct and there is no steam gently tap the soleplate on the ironing board a few times Move the variable steam control from 0 to Max a few times e Iron may not be hot enough Set thermostat to the Max position Always allow iron sufficient time to heat up thermostat light goes off before activating the variable steam control Overuse of steam burst Allow more time between each burst e Iron may have been overfilled Turn iron off empty water and follow instructions for filling e Steam performance may be low if iron requires seasoning To season use regular tap water for 1or 2 tanks until steam performance improves 11 Read all instructions carefully 2 Turn to higher setting 3 Use iron only for its intended use To protect against risk of electrical shock do not immerse the iron in water or other liquids Always turn the iron to OFF before plugging in or unplugging from outlet Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet Grasp plug and pull to disconnect Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces Let iron co
4. 20V AC electrical outlet 4 Turn the temperature dial to any of the temperatures within the gray steam band and allow the iron to heat for approximately 2 minutes before ironing Place iron on its heel on a stable protected surface while the iron is warming to desired temperature 5 Slide the steam lever up to increase the amount of steam When using extra steam the iron uses more water and it may be necessary to fill the tank more often See Figure 3 For Steam lroning Cla Figure 3 6 Steam is produced as soon as the iron is held in the horizontal position Steam will stop coming out when the iron is put on its heel in a vertical position or by turning the steam control dial to O BURST OF STEAM WARNING DO NOT aim iron at face towards yourself or anyone else while using or adjusting steam Burns or serious injury may occur The burst of steam button is useful when ironing denim cotton and linens It provides extra sudden blasts of steam which aid in removing stubborn wrinkles The burst of steam feature can be used with Dry or Steam ironing as desired 1 Make sure the water tank is at least 1 2 filled with water OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONT 2 Set the temperature dial Place the iron on the stand on a stable protected surface and allow it to heat for approximately 2 minutes 3 With the iron in a horizontal position press the burst of steam button several times to prime the pu
5. G IRON TEMPERATURES Always read garment labels and follow the manufacturer s ironing instructions Refer to the Ironing Chart on page 10 for temperature recommendations Use low settings for synthetics ee Use moderate settings for wool silks and blends eee Use high settings for cottons and linens Temperature Control Dial Figure 6 Variable Steam Control Figure 7 NOTE Before starting to iron delicate fabrics it is best to first test the temperature of the iron on a hem or an inside seam IRONING HINTS WARNING To prevent fire do not leave iron unattended while connected Sort articles to be ironed according to the type of fabric This will reduce the need to adjust the temperature for different types of garments If you are not sure of the fiber content of a garment test a small area such as a seam or inside hem section before ironing a visible area Start with a low temperature setting and gradually increase to find the best setting When reducing the temperature to iron sensitive fabrics allow approximately 2 minutes for the iron to cool to the new temperature setting Fabrics such as velour wool linen and silk are best ironed with an ironing cloth to prevent shine marks BLAST OF STEAM BUTTON Pressing this Button provides a powerful blast of steam without dripping water ATOMIZER SPRAY BUTTON Pressing this Button provides a defined jet of spray which gen
6. OWNER S MANUAL Shark StingRay Steam Iron Model EP470 For information or assistance USA EURO PRO Corporation Canada EURO PRO Corporation 178 West Service Rd 4400 Bois Franc Champlain NY 12919 St Laurent QC H4S 1A7 Tel 800 798 7398 Tel 514 842 8691 www sharkhomecare com EURO PROX Model EP470 LIMITED WARRANTY EURO PRO Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase The liability of EURO PRO Corporation is limited solely to the repair or replacement of the product at EURO PRO s option This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse negligence use on improper current or voltage use contrary to operating instructions or disassembly repair or alteration by any person other than an authorized EURO PRO service station Product repair or replacement at our option is your sole remedy This warranty excludes all other legal and or conventional warranties The responsibility of EURO PRO Corporation if any is limited to the specific obligations expressly assumed by it under the terms of the limited warranty In no event is EURO PRO Corporation liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever Some States do not permit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights which vary from state to state If
7. ated water 6 WARNING TO AVOID FIRE never leave iron unattended while it is plugged in 7 WARNING TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK never immerse the iron in water or other liquid 8 WARNING TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK never use the iron in a location where it can fall or be pulled into water or any other liquid If the iron falls into water or any other liquid unplug it immediately DO NOT reach into the water or liquid 9 CAUTION Never use scouring pads abrasive or chemical cleaners or solvents to clean the exterior or soleplate of your iron Doing so will scratch and or damage the surface 10 WARNING DO NOT aim iron at face towards yourself or anyone else while using or adjusting steam Burns or serious injury may occur 11 Always store your iron on the iron rest provided with your iron not on the soleplate If stored face down even the smallest amount of moisture will cause the soleplate to corrode and stain 12 DANGER Never use the iron if it is damaged or dropped Using the iron when it is damaged could create the risks of fire electric shock injury or death GETTING TO KNOW YOUR IRON Before using your SHARK Sting Ray lron remove any labels stickers or tags that may be attached to the body or soleplate of the iron When turned on for the first time your new iron may emit an odor for up to 10 minutes This is due to the initial heating of the materials used in making the iron P
8. mp See Figure 4 Figure 4 NOTE If the tank runs dry remove the plug from wall outlet Then fill the iron with water and re prime the pump The iron may be filled with water while it is hot WATER SPRAY The water spray is useful on fabrics with stubborn wrinkles Press the spray button and a jet of water will spray onto the fabric being ironed See Figure 5 The water spray can be used with dry or steam ironing as desired Figure 5
9. ol completely before putting away Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with water emptying or when not in use Do not operate iron with a damaged cord or after the iron has been dropped or damaged in any manner To avoid the risk of electric shock do not disassemble the iron Return the iron to the nearest service facility for examination and repair Incorrect IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS reassembly can cause the risk of electric shock when the iron is used 8 Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children Do not leave iron unattended while connected or on an ironing board 9 Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts hot water or steam Use caution when you turn a steam iron upside down there may be hot water in the reservoir 10 This appliance is for household use only SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 1 To avoid a circuit overload do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit 2 If an extension cord is absolutely necessary use a 13 ampere cord Cords rated for less amperage may overheat Use care to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over POLARIZED PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other As a safety feature this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a
10. ower Supply Cord Auto Shut Off Light Thermostat Light Variable Steam Control Burst of Steam Button Spray Button Water Filling Inlet Cover 1 2 3 4 5 6 T The odor is safe and should not reoccur after initial heating Also before ironing with steam for the first time allow iron to heat hold in a horizontal position and hit the burst of steam button several times The iron may emit some small particles from the steam holes This is normal and will clear after pressing the burst of steam button several times 8 Spray Nozzle 9 Temperature Control Dial 10 Water Level Window 11 Stainless Steel Soleplate 12 Water Measuring Beaker 13 Iron Heel Rest USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS EMPTYING THE IRON 1 2 Always empty iron after each use When finished using the iron turn the variable steam control to No steam position and the temperature control dial to MIN Unplug the iron from the electrical outlet Figure 8 4 Set variable steam control to MAX 5 Turn the iron upside down over the sink with the tip pointing downward and allow the water to flow from the opening See fig 8 6 Set variable steam control to No steam position 7 Allow iron to cool in an upright position before storing WARNING Use caution when emptying the iron Burns may occur from touching hot metal surfaces hot water or steam OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONT SELECTIN
11. perature dial to the desired setting See Ironing Guide for a guide to temperature selection 4 Place iron on its heel on a stable protected surface while iron is warming to desired temperature STEAM IRONING WARNING DO NOT aim iron at face towards yourself or anyone else while using or adjusting steam Burns or serious injury may occur WARNING Before filling the iron with water be sure the iron is not plugged into the electrical outlet The iron may be filled with water while it is hot WARNING TO PREVENT THE RISK OF BURNS use caution when filling iron with water Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts hot water or steam NOTE Because of the soleplate design ordinary tap water may be used with this iron However in very hard water areas we recommend using distilled or demineralized water CAUTION Never fill the iron with fabric conditioner starches or any other liquid as these will damage the steam mechanism Do not use contaminated water 1 Turn temperature dial to MIN and slide lever all the way to the left 2 Holding the iron at a slight angle pour water slowly into the water filling inlet See figure 2 Fill tank to desired level or to the MAX water level marking using the water filling flask When the iron is upright the blue see through water tank allows you to gauge the amount of water DO NOT overfill the tank Figure 2 3 Plug the cord into a polarized 1
12. qualified electrician Do no attempt to defeat this safety feature SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For Household Use Only 1 Rev 00302 IRONING CHART NOTE Before starting to iron delicate To select iron temperature align fabrics it is best to first test the temperature selected on dial with temperature of the iron on a hem or an the indicator on the water tank inside seam s e 3 FIBERS e g FABRIC ys acrylic nylon COTTON polyester LINEN TEMP i MIN CONTROL o o o oO Jeu 9jou eseejd P z ee STEAM v MINIMUMI MAXIMUM CONTROL E STEAM STEAM BURST OF STEAM idA3JNONI 38 LONNVO ATOILYV SIHL sue w j qej y uo 10 USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CONT SELF CLEANING It is important to Self Clean the iron at least every two weeks to remove scale calcium etc The harder the water the more often the iron should be self cleaned 1 Set the variable steam control to No steam position 2 Fill the water tank up to the MAX level 3 Place the iron in the upright position Plug the iron into the electrical outlet and set the temperature control dial to the maximum temperature 4 Wait until the iron heats up and thermostat light goes off and then comes on again 5 Hold the iron horizontally over the sink and slide the variable steam control to the Self Clean zone g Ze See Figure 9 TTT 6 Boiling water and steam will now be
13. tly moistens fabric VARIABLE STEAM CONTROL For selecting dry ironing slide lever down For steam ironing gradually slide lever up to increase the amount of steam FEATURES OF EURO PRO CORDED CORDLESS IRON 4 TEMPERATURE DIAL Turn dial to select temperature Main temperature settings are indicated by the 1 2 and 3 dots See Ironing Chart WATER FILLING INLET The cover prevents dust and foreign matter from entering the water tank It also stops any water from spilling during ironing AUTO SHUT OFF The electronic auto off switches the iron off if it has been standing unmoved for approximately 8 minutes A red light will flash when the iron switches itself off To switch the iron back on again shake the iron OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and may be plugged into any 120V AC polarized electrical outlet Do not use any other type of outlet DRY IRONING All marked settings on the temperature dial can be used for dry ironing Slide the variable steam control lever all the down as shown in Figure 1 This will cut off the steam flow if water is in the tank For Dry Ironing adi Figure 1 1 Turn temperature dial to 0 and slide the variable steam control lever all the way down 2 Plug the cord into a polarized 120V AC electrical outlet The power ON light will come on indicating that the iron is receiving power 3 Turn the tem
14. you have a claim under this warranty or if you require service DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE Send the product postage prepaid to In Canada EURO PRO Corp In U S A EURO PRO Corp 4400 Bois Franc 178 West Service Rd St Laurent Quebec Champlain NY 12919 H4S 1A7 Tel 514 842 8691 Tel 800 798 7398 Please include a copy of your sales receipt 9 50 to over the cost of return shipping amp handling and a letter explaining the nature of your difficulty Do not forget to enclose your name address and telephone number If the warranty period has expired please send your iron postage pre paid to In Canada Service Department In U S A Service Department EURO PRO Corp EURO PRO Corp 4400 Bois Franc 178 West Service Rd St Laurent Quebec Champlain NY 12919 H4S 1A7 Tel 514 842 8691 Tel 800 798 7398 You will be advised of the cost of repair before any servicing is done unless you enclose a note indicating that you would like us to proceed with the repairs and return the iron to you C O D PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD Please complete and return within ten 10 days of purchase The registration will enable us to contact you in the event a product defect is discovered By returning this card you acknowledge to have read and understood the instructions for use and warnings set forth in the accompanying instructions RETURN TO EURO PRO Corporation 178 WEST SERVICE RD CHAMPLAIN N Y 12919 IN CANADA EURO PRO
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